One of the local events I am most proud of from 2014 is the Nature-Health-Access workshop that I created at Lewis and Clark this past summer. A great group came together to discuss issues in access to healthy green spaces among different cultural groups in the Portland area. — Thomas Doherty Earlier this year… Continue reading Looking back on 2014: Nature-Health-Access Workshop at Lewis & Clark
Category: Personal Sustainability
A note about the vote…
All respect to Russell Brand and to those who do not vote out of principle. To others, make sure to get your ballot in. I’m big on voting—even if it’s not as much fun as my first vote in the mysterious old curtained mechanical voting booths in Buffalo, or as classic as putting my… Continue reading A note about the vote…
Welcome to the Anthropocene?
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Hi Folks, I’m not sure if any of you were able to attend the Lewis & Clark Enviro Studies Symposium last week. There were many discussions about the Anthropocene concept. A… Continue reading Welcome to the Anthropocene?
Thomas Doherty weekend Conservation Psychology course at Lewis & Clark Graduate School
After psychologist Thomas Doherty consulted about the Portland Airport’s new food waste diversion program in 2012, the “Sort It and Win” program became more popular with employees and results improved 59%.* Why did this happen? Thomas applied some basic psychology principles to the program. If you are interested in learning more about the links between psychology, conservation, and sustainability, consider attending the Conservation Psychology course at Lewis & Clark Graduate School, October… Continue reading Thomas Doherty weekend Conservation Psychology course at Lewis & Clark Graduate School
Thomas Doherty Q/A featured in Portland Monthly Magazine Health
Thomas Doherty was featured in the July Health Section of Portland Monthly Magazine and mentioned in Zach Dundas’ editor’s note, Living the Good Life, PDX-Style. Thomas discusses how connecting with nature make us healthier and that time outdoors correlates with mental health. Thomas talks about ecopsyhcology and personal sustainability which includes getting enough rest and exercise. Thomas… Continue reading Thomas Doherty Q/A featured in Portland Monthly Magazine Health
Thomas Doherty highlighted in National Action Plan for Educating for Sustainability
Thomas Doherty was highlighted in recent National Action Plan for Educating for Sustainability produced by The Center for Green Schools. Thomas Doherty was named as an “industry leader” in the Research section of the report (p.26) and quoted:“As Dr. Thomas Doherty, President of the American Psychological Association’s Division 34 (Environmental, Population, and Conservation Psychology) observes: ‘The idea of Education for… Continue reading Thomas Doherty highlighted in National Action Plan for Educating for Sustainability
“Parenting with Nature in Mind”, Thomas Doherty talk featured in The Oregonian
Thomas Doherty, director of the Ecopsychology Certificate program at Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling, will give a presentation on “Parenting with Nature in Mind” from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, in the South Chapel at Lewis & Clark College, 0615 S.W. Palatine Hill Road. (Cost is $10 for an individual or a… Continue reading “Parenting with Nature in Mind”, Thomas Doherty talk featured in The Oregonian
November 20th IFMA Luncheon: The Psychology of Sustainability Behavior
“The Psychology of Sustainability Behavior: Implications for Facilities Managers” November Luncheon, Presentation and Tour Presented by Thomas Joseph Doherty for the IFMA – International Facility Management Association – Oregon & SW Washington Chapter DATE: WED NOV 20, 2013 TIME: 11:30am-1pm LOCATION: Port of Portland HQ 7200 NE Airport Way Portland, Oregon 97218 Session Description: This talk will… Continue reading November 20th IFMA Luncheon: The Psychology of Sustainability Behavior
Mindfulness and Sustainability: Zen practices for a resilient self and planet With Thomas Doherty and Gregory Hill
We will explore the intersections of personal and environmental sustainability in the light of Zen Buddhist teaching and practice. Participants will work to recognize, validate, and celebrate their perceptions and emotions regarding the natural environment, nurture themselves, and engage in grounded action that manifests their unique sustainability visions. The day will also have an introduction… Continue reading Mindfulness and Sustainability: Zen practices for a resilient self and planet With Thomas Doherty and Gregory Hill
Dr. Thomas Doherty’s Brown Bag presentation at Port HQ: Sort It And Win Program
Portsmouth: Sort It And Win Program a Success By Erin Anderson October 2012 There are more than 30 food and beverage retailers at PDX serving over a million passengers each month generating over $4,000,000 in sales—and tens of thousands of pounds of food waste! PDX began collecting food waste in 2003 and to date has… Continue reading Dr. Thomas Doherty’s Brown Bag presentation at Port HQ: Sort It And Win Program